Cooperative learning and algebra performance of eighth grade students in United Arab Emirates |
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Authors: | Alkhateeb Haitham M Jumaa Mustafa |
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Affiliation: | Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Indianapolis, IN 46227, USA. halkhateeb@uindy.edu |
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Abstract: | This study investigated the effect of cooperative learning on eighth grade students' performance in algebra. 54 boys and 57 girls in four middle-school mathematics classes of Grade 8 in the UAE participated. Over a 3-wk. period, two classes (57 students) were taught using a cooperative learning method, and the other two classes (54 students) were taught using the traditional lecture method. Analysis of covariance using pretest scores as a covariant showed no statistically significant increase in the algebra performance for students in the cooperative learning groups compared with the traditional groups. However, boys in the cooperative setting improved significantly on the performance test compared with boys in the traditional setting. |
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